Doctors are the gatekeepers for multiple kinds of medical care. Their recommendation is necessary for someone to obtain an appointment with a specialist. A doctor also needs to prescribe a medication and oversee someone's treatment with a drug. Prescribed medications...
Surgical operations are sometimes the best treatment option for people with a range of different medical challenges. For example, surgery can help those with joint issues as surgeons can either correct damage to connective tissue or replace the joint itself in some...
Women who are in labor expect that their medical team at the hospital or delivery center will do everything possible to keep them and their baby safe. Addressing safety concerns, for example, involves monitoring the mother and baby throughout the process. When...
Anesthesia is an invaluable component of many medical procedures. Broadly speaking, it helps to alleviate pain and discomfort for patients undergoing surgery or other invasive treatments. While anesthesia is generally safe when administered by trained professionals,...
Opioid medications are very potent and useful drugs. These relatively new synthetic medications have largely replaced traditional opioid medications. They help people manage pain and can even promote rest when someone's discomfort might otherwise affect their ability...
In your grandparents’ or maybe even in your parents’ day, people often saw one doctor (often known as their family physician) throughout their entire lives. If they developed a particularly serious condition like cancer or a neurological disorder, they may be referred...
Surgeons must meet some of the strictest standards for any licensed medical professionals. They undergo not just multiple years of medical school but also a lengthy internship. They often partner with hospitals to access the best possible facilities for the services...
Some people undergo surgical procedures because there is no other way to treat their medical conditions. Surgery is the best option for those with failing joints or accessible tumors that have yet to metastasize. Other people undergo surgery for cosmetic purposes or...
Hospital errors can happen for a multitude of reasons. And although not every adverse outcome means that malpractice has happened, when it is clear that a medical professional has made a mistake that led to that adverse outcome, then the responsibility for a patient’s...
The best practices for medical professionals, especially paramedics and other emergency responders, include clear instructions to assess people for spinal cord injuries. Any time someone hits their head or experiences a major fall, there will be an assumption that...
